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7-9

to vent

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

fa1xie4 fāxiè

Meaning


Primary

to vent

Alternatives

vent, vents, venting, vented

Mnemonic


发泄 To vent is 泄 to discharge one's stored up emotions by 发 sending out actions or words, usually directed towards other people.

Usage


他 发泄 情绪。

He vents his emotions.

不要 用 喊 来 发泄。

Do not use shouting to vent.

他 常常 发泄 怒气。

He often vents his anger.